Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools

Objectives S – Specific M – Measurable A – Attainable R – Realistic T - Timely

Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools

Specific Who - Who is involved?

What - What do we want to accomplish?

Where - Where will this take place?

When – Establish a timeframe Which – Identify requirements and constraints Why – specific reasons, purpose or benefits

Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools

Example A general goal would be “Get in shape.” A specific goal would be “Join a health club and work out three days a week.”

Specific

Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools

Measurable



Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal.

Measurable

Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools

Attainable



When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true.

Attainable

Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools



Realistic - To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work.

Realistic

Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools



Timely - A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there's no sense of urgency.

Timely